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Roadway Incidents Flashcards

1
Q

________ the roadway to normal, or as near to normal as possible, creates a safer environment for the motorist and emergency responders.

A

Restoring. (p.2)

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2
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_________ is the direction that traffic is moving as it travels away from the incident.

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Downstream. (p. 3)

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3
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_________ is the direction from which traffic is traveling as vehicles approach the incident scene.

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Upstream. (p. 3)

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4
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All emergency responders within the right-of-way, who are either exposed to traffic or to emergency vehicles and equipment shall wear high-visibility safety apparel that meets the requirements of the ____________.

A

ANSI/ ISEA 107- 2010. (p. 6)

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5
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Firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way and engaged in emergency operations directly exposing them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous material shall wear _____________.

A

Retroreflective turnout gear. (p. 6)

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6
Q

To avoid errant or distracted drivers, responders should never _________.

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Turn their backs to traffic. (p. 6)

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7
Q

The acronym LCES stands for__________.

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Look out, Communication, Escape route, Safety Zone. (p. 6)

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8
Q

Emergency response to incidents on limited access highways should include at least one unit _______________.

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Traveling in each direction on the highway. (p. 7)

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9
Q

Response to access/egress ramps should be in the normal direction of travel unless ________ can confirm that the oncoming traffic has been stopped.

A

The officer. (p. 7)

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10
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Unless a roadway is completely shut down, fire and EMS crews shall avoid crossing over lanes of traffic _______, especially lanes with traffic moving in the opposite direction from where their apparatus is parked.

A

On foot. (p. 7)

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11
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The proper spotting and placement of apparatus is the joint responsibility of ________.

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The driver and Officer. (p. 9)

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12
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Lanes shall be identified as _________, ___________, and __________.

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Inside travel lane, Middle travel lane, and Outside travel lane. (p. 9)

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13
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The first- arriving engine should position ________ to the incident.

A

Prior. (p. 9)

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14
Q

Blocking apparatus shall be placed at least ________ behind the first operating unit to create a safe working area.

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50 Feet. (p. 10)

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15
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The rescue or extrication unit shall position ________ of the first-arriving engine in the most advantageous tactical position for extrication functions.

A

In front. (p. 10)

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16
Q

Command and staff vehicles shall position ________ the incident.

A

Past. (p. 10)

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17
Q

When can the suppression piece clear the scene of a roadway incident?

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When the EMS unit has left the scene. (p. 11)

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18
Q

Each lane marker is ______ in length and there is ________ between markers.

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10 feet, 30 feet. (p. 13)

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19
Q

The person placing cones or flares shall always _________.

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Face oncoming traffic. (p.13)

20
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Virginias ______________ requires motorist involved in crashes where vehicles can be driven, and no one is injured to move the vehicles to a location where they will obstruct traffic as little as possible.

A

Incident Clearance Law (“Move it” Law.). (p. 15)

21
Q

One minute of stopped traffic causes an additional ________ delay in travel.

A

Four minutes. (p. 15)

22
Q

The Virginia Department of Transportation has adopted a ________ Level system to describe the incident impact on travel.

A

Three. (p.16)

23
Q

Level 1 incident impact is __________.

A

Less than 30 minutes (Minor). (p. 16)

24
Q

Level 2 incident impact is ___________.

A

30 minutes to 2 hours (Intermediate). (p. 16)

25
Q

Level 3 incident impact is __________.

A

More than 2 hours (Major). (p. 16)

26
Q

When units respond together in the same direction, they should remain in _______. (pg.1)

A

Single File

27
Q

Vehicle operators should only use designated median strip crossovers marked “Authorized Vehicles Only” when they can ________. (pg.1)

A

Complete the turn without obstructing flow of traffic in either direction, or when all traffic movement has stopped

28
Q

When can vehicle operators enter highway access and egress ramps in opposite direction? (pg.1)

A

Unit officer can confirm that oncoming traffic has been stopped and no civilian vehicles will be encountered on the ramp

29
Q

When should U-turn access points between Jersey barriers be used? (pg.1)

A

Only when necessary for immediate lifesaving measures

30
Q

Where should additional units block when incident is in or near high occupancy vehicle lanes? (pg.1)

A

Lanes on the non-incident side of the flexible delineator markers

31
Q

When can Fire and EMS personnel cross lanes of traffic on foot? (pg.2)

A

When a roadway is completely shutdown

32
Q

Who is responsible for apparatus placement? (pg.3)

A

Driver and Officer

33
Q

As soon as unit arrives on scene, officer should ________. (pg.3)

A

Provide comms with accurate location, and identify lanes

34
Q

First arriving engine should position _______ to the incident. (pg.3)

A

Prior

35
Q

What is the “Fend Off” position? (pg.3)

A

Angle to the lanes, front wheels rotated away from incident, pump panel facing toward the work area to protect the pump operator

36
Q

With limited number of vehicles, the IC should prioritize block from _____ to _____. (pg.4)

A

Most critical / least critical

37
Q

At least how many ft should drivers position behind the first blocking apparatus? (pg.4)

A

50 Feet

38
Q

If a unit arrives on scene before the first engine, where should they position? (pg.4)

A

Take position of engine to shield the scene

39
Q

When responding with EMS uits, Suppression units should position_____. (pg.5)

A

To shield the back of the EMS unit

40
Q

ANSI/ International Safety Equipment Association 107-2010 has requirements for what? (pg.8)

A

Personnel operating on roadway should wear high visibilty safety apparel

41
Q

How long is vision recovery from light to dark? (pg.9)

A

6 seconds

42
Q

How long is vision recovery from dark to light? (pg.9)

A

3 seconds

43
Q

When can emergency lights be turned off? (pg.9)

A

Daylight Hour / All involved vehicles and emergency vehicles are out of traffic lanes / Traffic is congested and passing slowly

44
Q

One minute of stopped traffic causes and additional ____ minute travel delay. (pg.11)

A

4 min

45
Q

How many traffic incident levels are there (pg.13)

A

3

46
Q

Level 2 traffic incident has estimated delays between ___min to ___hr. (pg.13)

A

30min to 2hr

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